Queensland Games Festival
The 2026 Queensland Games Festival is an immersive, free public exhibition meticulously designed to celebrate the state's highly vibrant and rapidly expanding local game-making community. Hosted at the iconic and culturally significant Brisbane Powerhouse, the festival offers attendees a unique opportunity to discover a rich variety of locally developed interactive media. The exhibition spans multiple formats, including cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) experiences, high-fidelity PC and console titles, mobile applications, and traditional table-top games. A core component of the event is the 'Amplify Game Space', which serves as an interactive laboratory for experimental and works-in-progress games. Additionally, the 'Emerging Developers Room' acts as an invaluable networking incubator, allowing aspiring creators to engage directly with established industry professionals. Proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and financed with the assistance of Screen Australia, this festival operates as both a cultural showcase and a critical economic networking hub for the digital creative sector.
- تاریخ: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- ساعت: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Public Exhibition runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Emerging Developers Room sessions at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- محل برگزاری: Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD
GOMA Friday Nights: Presence
A highly curated, multi-sensory after-hours cultural experience at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), set against the breathtaking backdrop of acclaimed Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s exhibition, 'Presence'. This event masterfully merges high-end contemporary conceptual art with Brisbane's vibrant night-time economy. Attendees are invited to physically navigate large-scale installations—including the pulsing, energy-radiating artificial sun of 'Presence 2026', the misty and luminous rainbow emerging from the shadows in 'Beauty 1993', and the expansive physical terrain of 'Riverbed 2014', which requires guests to traverse running water and rocky landscapes. The auditory and culinary experiences are equally rich, featuring a dedicated Vinyl Listening Bar serving Japanese-inspired cocktails, DJs setting a dynamic mood in the River Room Bar, and live pop-up performances from award-winning percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson alongside the Meanjin Freestyle Dance Community.
- تاریخ: Friday, June 26, 2026
- ساعت: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- محل برگزاری: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Stanley Place, South Brisbane
Opera Queensland: Rusalka
Opera Queensland proudly presents a grand-scale, visually breathtaking, and deeply emotional production of Antonín Dvořák's 'Rusalka', a haunting operatic masterpiece inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tales. Directed and produced with meticulous attention to detail, the opera explores profound themes of mortal love, profound personal sacrifice, and the inescapable, often tragic clash between the human and supernatural realms. Maintaining its artistic integrity, the piece is performed in its original Czech language accompanied by English surtitles. Spanning approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes, inclusive of two intervals, the event is hosted in QPAC's acoustically refined Glasshouse Theatre. With an inclusive ticket pricing structure ranging from $67 to $144, alongside specific initiatives like "$30 under 30" tickets, the production is strategically designed to appeal to both seasoned opera aficionados and a newly engaged, younger generation of arts patrons.
- تاریخ: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- ساعت: 7:00 PM
- محل برگزاری: Glasshouse Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Cnr Grey & Melbourne St, South Brisbane
Queensland Ballet: Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
Conceived and designed specifically as a "My First Ballet" experience, this highly imaginative production by the Queensland Ballet provides a fresh, colorful, and engaging retelling of the classic European fairy tale. The performance is beautifully tailored to introduce early childhood audiences and their families to the enchanting discipline of classical dance. It features quirky character interpretations, unexpected narrative challenges, and a delightful blend of physical humor, expressive choreography, and theatrical magic. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Thomas Dixon Centre, the event significantly extends its educational impact by offering accompanying children's workshops separated by age brackets (2-6 years and 7-12 years). These immersive sessions allow young attendees to interact with professional Teaching Artists, exploring character development, narrative storytelling, and foundational ballet movements in a supportive, hands-on environment.
- تاریخ: Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2026
- ساعت: Friday at 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM; Saturday at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 6:30 PM
- محل برگزاری: Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Rd, West End QLD
Lose to Win (A Belvoir St Theatre Production)
An intensely moving, poignant, and joyful autobiographical solo theatrical performance written and performed by Mandela Mathia, with direction by Jessica Arthur. Originating from the critically acclaimed Belvoir St Theatre, the play charts Mathia's extraordinary real-life trajectory—from fleeing his war-torn home in South Sudan as a vulnerable child, navigating complex survival challenges in Egypt, to eventually finding refuge, community, and an artistic voice in Australia. The narrative powerfully utilizes spoken word, music, and physical comedy to explore profound themes of resilience, the deep psychological trauma of civil war, lived experiences of systemic racism, and the immense healing power of imagination. Recommended for mature audiences (15+), the production is augmented by an educational 'Storytelling for Healing' panel discussion aimed at unpacking the immigrant experience and exploring the use of creative practices to foster identity and belonging.
- تاریخ: Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2026
- ساعت: Various times (e.g., June 26 at 11:00 AM for school groups; Auslan Interpreted Performance on June 27 at 1:00 PM)
- محل برگزاری: Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
Tom Gleeson - Out of Touch
A razor-sharp, unapologetic, and highly anticipated stand-up comedy performance by Tom Gleeson, unequivocally one of Australia's most revered and cynical comedians. As a Gold Logie winner, multi-AACTA award recipient, and the formidable host of hit television shows such as 'Hard Quiz' and 'Taskmaster Australia', Gleeson brings his new touring show, 'Out of Touch', to Brisbane. He masterfully leverages his signature deadpan delivery, arrogant stage persona, and biting observational humor to dissect modern societal norms, absurdities of contemporary life, and celebrity culture, playfully daring the audience to "take him down a peg." Running for a concise, high-energy 60 minutes with no interval, the performance is tailored for mature audiences (15+) and promises a relentless barrage of comedic critique within the acoustically pristine and expansive environment of QPAC's Concert Hall.
- تاریخ: Friday, June 26, 2026
- ساعت: 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM (Two consecutive sessions)
- محل برگزاری: Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
OASIS TURNS 3 Celebrations
A premium, highly exclusive nautical entertainment experience celebrating the third anniversary of OASIS, Brisbane's premier luxury floating lifestyle venue. This exceptional afternoon river cruise flawlessly transforms the Brisbane River into a vibrant, multi-level party ecosystem. The meticulously planned event offers guests unparalleled panoramic views of the city's rapidly evolving skyline, passing directly beneath the iconic steel structure of the Story Bridge and alongside the stunning, historically significant Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Featuring bespoke crafted cocktails, high-end VIP hospitality services, and carefully curated music sets from top-tier DJs, this celebratory cruise represents the pinnacle of modern lifestyle tourism. It seamlessly bridges the gap between sophisticated dining, high-fashion social gatherings, and dynamic, energy-filled daytime clubbing on the water.
- تاریخ: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- ساعت: 12:30 PM (Afternoon Boat Party)
- محل برگزاری: City Botanic Gardens River Hub, Alice Street, Brisbane City
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
A spectacular, globally renowned family-oriented arena ice show bringing an expansive array of beloved Disney characters and cinematic narratives to life through elite figure skating, advanced high-flying acrobatics, and cutting-edge visual projection effects. 'Magic In The Stars' takes awe-struck audiences on a captivating and fast-paced journey across various Disney universes, seamlessly merging classic fairy tales with contemporary animated blockbuster hits. Hosted at the sprawling indoor arena of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, the multi-day, multi-session event draws massive crowds, driving immense family tourism to the outer suburbs of the region. It offers a highly polished, immersive theatrical experience that captivates multiple generations of fans, supported by extensive merchandising and state-of-the-art production values.
- تاریخ: Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
- ساعت: Multiple sessions per day across the weekend
- محل برگزاری: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall QLD
NRL: Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters
An explosive, high-stakes blockbuster clash in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership, featuring one of the most intense and historically significant modern rivalries in Australian Rugby League. The hometown heroes, the Brisbane Broncos, will face off against the formidable powerhouse Sydney Roosters under the Friday night lights at the iconic Suncorp Stadium. This premier sporting event guarantees an electrifying, deeply passionate atmosphere, drawing tens of thousands of dedicated local and traveling fans. Beyond elite athletic performance, the match serves as a massive cultural touchstone and a critical economic driver. The evening initiates with the implementation of a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan, ensuring safe pedestrian flow toward the nearby Caxton Street entertainment precinct, maximizing the financial windfall for the broader Brisbane hospitality and retail sector.
- تاریخ: Friday, June 26, 2026
- ساعت: Kick Off at 8:00 PM (Public Gates Open at 6:30 PM; Traffic Management Plan begins at 6:00 PM)
- محل برگزاری: Suncorp Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton QLD